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Introduction to ATMEL AVR Microcontrollers

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This microcontroller tutorial covers the ATMEL series of microcontrollers, specifically the AVR 8-bit and AVR 32-bit microcontrollers. ATMEL offers a range of microcontrollers, with the AVR 8-bit, AVR 32-bit, and ARM 7/ARM 9 based microcontrollers being particularly well-known.

The 32-bit AVR® UC3 microcontroller stands out for its high efficiency, high performance, and low power consumption.

Key Features of AVR 32 Microcontroller

The AVR32 microcontroller from ATMEL boasts a compelling set of features:

  • Flash Memory: 16-512KB
  • Pin Count: 48-144 pins
  • Clock Speed: Up to 66 MHz
  • Performance: 1.5 MIPS/MHz
  • SRAM: Internal High-Speed SRAM with Single Cycle Access at Full Speed
  • ADC: One 16-channel, 12-bit Pipelined ADC
  • PWM Controller: One 4-Channel 20-bit PWM Controller
  • Package Options: 64 pin QFN/TQFP, 100 pin TQFP, 144 pin LQFP
  • Voltage Ranges: 5V / 3.3V
  • Part Number Example: AT32UC3C family

AVR 32 Microcontroller Datasheet

AVR 32 Microcontroller Data Sheet with Pin Diagram